{"product_id":"933-3046","title":"Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale George Roberts Printing Company Kit - 933-3046","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale George Roberts Printing Company Kit 933-3046\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a classic multistory industrial printing plant to your HO scale model railroad. Featuring concrete curtain-wall architecture, large factory windows, a covered railroad loading dock, rooftop water tank, three-story fire escape, and colorful decal signs, this detailed plastic structure kit recreates the appearance of a substantial commercial printing business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed building measures \u003cstrong\u003e12-3\/4 x 7-1\/2 x 9 inches (31.6 x 19.3 x 22.9 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its architectural style is appropriate for layouts from the 1920s to the present, making it a versatile choice for steam-era industrial districts, transitional-era railroads, and modern city scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrinting companies were important railroad customers because they required regular deliveries of paper and other supplies. Large plants could receive multiple boxcars of paper while shipping printed products to warehouses and distribution centers. George Roberts Printing Company provides a realistic destination for these shipments and adds a prominent industrial landmark to the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/ho-scale-walthers-cornerstone\"\u003eHO Scale Walthers Cornerstone structures\u003c\/a\u003e for additional railroad-served factories, warehouses, and commercial buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGeorge Roberts Printing Company Kit Features and Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Walthers Cornerstone industrial structure kit includes the following manufacturer-confirmed features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultistory printing plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recreates a substantial commercial printing and manufacturing facility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete curtain-wall architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the distinctive structural appearance of industrial buildings common from the 1920s onward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge factory windows:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represent the natural lighting used in traditional manufacturing buildings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovered railroad loading dock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a realistic location for receiving paper shipments and loading outbound freight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRooftop water tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a recognizable industrial rooftop detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-story fire escape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances the appearance of the multistory building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful decal signs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes markings for several business identities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyrene plastic construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for assembly, painting, and weathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParts molded in appropriate base colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a starting point for finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1920s-present applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for historical and contemporary industrial layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompleted dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-3\/4 x 7-1\/2 x 9 inches (31.6 x 19.3 x 22.9 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale, 1:87.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commercial printing plant plastic structure kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary railroad traffic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inbound paper shipments and outbound printed materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested modeling period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1920s to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 933-3046.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecreate a Railroad-Served Printing Industry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial printing plants produced newspapers, catalogs, advertising materials, books, packaging, and other printed products. Large operations consumed substantial quantities of paper, making railroad freight service an important part of their supply chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walthers Cornerstone George Roberts Printing Company represents this type of industrial customer with a covered railcar loading dock built into the rear of the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a steam-era layout, boxcars can deliver rolls or bundles of paper to the printing plant. For a transitional-era railroad, a local freight train can collect empty cars and deliver additional supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a diesel-era industrial district, the building can remain an active printing operation receiving paper and shipping finished products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe covered dock provides a visual explanation for the freight traffic and creates an interesting destination for railroad switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-industrial-structures\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone industrial structures\u003c\/a\u003e for additional railroad-served businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Realistic Paper Shipments by Boxcar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaper is one of the most important commodities handled by large printing companies. The manufacturer's assembly instructions note that a substantial printing plant could receive several carloads of paper during a typical operating day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 1920s or 1930s railroad, boxcars can deliver paper to the covered loading dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 1940s or 1950s scene, double-door boxcars can represent the movement of large paper shipments and other printing supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a transitional-era railroad, a local switcher can spot loaded boxcars at the plant and collect empties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a later-era layout, the facility can continue receiving rail shipments or operate primarily through highway transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe covered loading dock helps create a realistic freight-handling scene without requiring additional loading platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCreate Railroad Switching Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Roberts Printing Company provides an excellent destination for HO scale industrial switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLoaded boxcars can arrive carrying paper and other printing materials. After unloading, empty cars can be collected and returned to the railroad yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor an operating session, the printing plant can receive scheduled deliveries from a paper mill or regional distribution warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's instructions also describe the possibility of receiving ink in tank cars at larger facilities, although drums transported in boxcars are another suitable arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a larger industrial district, the printing company can be served alongside nearby factories and warehouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a compact switching layout, the building can provide a substantial industrial customer with a single dedicated siding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/collections\/walthers-cornerstone-factories-warehouses\"\u003eWalthers Cornerstone factories and warehouses\u003c\/a\u003e for additional destinations that support realistic local freight operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetail the Concrete Curtain-Wall Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete curtain-wall industrial buildings became common in North American manufacturing districts during the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir large windows provided natural illumination for factory workers, while the structural design allowed substantial manufacturing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Roberts Printing Company recreates this architectural style with its multistory construction and extensive window detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 1920s industrial district, the building can represent a modern commercial printing operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 1950s railroad, it can stand among established brick factories and warehouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a contemporary city scene, the building can represent a surviving historic industrial property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure can also be adapted into another type of manufacturing business by using alternative signs and appropriate scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdd the Rooftop Water Tank and Fire Escape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rooftop water tank and three-story fire escape are distinctive features of the George Roberts Printing Company Kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooftop water tanks were common features of large industrial buildings, while exterior fire escapes provided additional emergency access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a steam-era scene, these details help establish the building as a substantial commercial facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a transitional-era railroad, they provide visual contrast with nearby warehouses and freight houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a modern industrial district, the rooftop tank and fire escape can represent preserved architectural features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCareful painting and weathering can highlight the tank supports, fire escape stairs, and surrounding structural details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse the Building for Other Industrial Businesses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the kit is designed as a printing company, its concrete curtain-wall architecture is suitable for many other types of industrial businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a manufacturing district, it can represent a light industrial factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a railroad-served commercial area, it can become a warehouse or distribution facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a modern city scene, the building can represent an older factory converted into offices or commercial space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe included decal signs provide options for establishing different business identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCustom signage and appropriate vehicles can further adapt the structure to a particular modeling era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan the George Roberts Printing Company Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed building measures \u003cstrong\u003e12-3\/4 inches long, 7-1\/2 inches wide, and 9 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a railroad-served industrial district, position the covered loading dock beside a freight siding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a large city layout, the building can stand among other multistory factories and warehouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a compact switching railroad, it can become a prominent industrial customer along the edge of the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a background scene, the building's height can help create the appearance of a dense industrial skyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllow sufficient room for the loading dock, railroad track, and nearby roads. Test-fit the structure with the selected rolling stock before permanent installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePaint and Weather the Printing Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Roberts Printing Company offers excellent opportunities for realistic industrial finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe concrete curtain-wall exterior can be painted in appropriate concrete and masonry colors, while the large windows can receive subtle framing details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rooftop water tank can be finished in weathered metal or painted industrial colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fire escape can receive realistic metal tones with light rust and weathering effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe covered loading dock can be detailed with separately purchased freight loads, workers, and vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor finishing supplies, browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/paint\"\u003emodel railroad paint\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/bob-smith-industries-adhesives\"\u003emodel building glue and adhesives\u003c\/a\u003e. Select materials compatible with styrene plastic and follow the manufacturer's assembly instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is an unassembled HO scale plastic George Roberts Printing Company Kit. The completed structure measures 12-3\/4 x 7-1\/2 x 9 inches (31.6 x 19.3 x 22.9 cm). The kit includes the multistory industrial building, covered railroad loading dock, rooftop water tank, three-story fire escape, and colorful decal signs. Railroad track, locomotives, freight cars, vehicles, figures, freight loads, paints, adhesives, and additional scenery are sold separately. The model is a static structure kit and does not include operating printing machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWalthers Cornerstone HO Scale George Roberts Printing Company Kit 933-3046\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a substantial industrial landmark for HO scale railroads featuring commercial printing, paper shipments, factory districts, and railroad freight operations. With its distinctive concrete curtain-wall architecture, large windows, covered railcar loading dock, rooftop water tank, and three-story fire escape, this kit helps create convincing industrial scenes from the 1920s through the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Walthers Cornerstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60657796546846,"sku":"933-3046","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/6789\/3534\/files\/933-3046_01_ae90229c-a02e-4c83-802d-63ca22ee99cb.webp?v=1793153260","url":"https:\/\/trainsupply.com\/products\/933-3046","provider":"Train Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}